Giannis Antetokounmpo hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy less than a month ago, but the NBA calendar stops for nobody as we gear up for the 2021-22 season. The draft is in the rearview mirror. Summer League will conclude on Tuesday. As for free agency, the dust has largely settled, with a number of moves made over the last month nearly guaranteed to make an impact on the playoff race next spring.
So who made major upgrades this offseason and who took a step back? Check out The Crossover’s post-free agency power rankings as we assess the league’s landscape ahead of next season.